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The month of Sawan is going to start soon. This month, lakhs of devotees go on Kanwar Yatra, where many devotees carry water urns from Haridwar’s Ganga river or other holy rivers to their local Shiva temples. After which water is offered on Shivalinga. According to religious belief, there are many types of Kanwar Yatra, which are known as Dak, Khadi, Dandi and general Kanwar. All these Kanwars have different rules. According to religious experts, all the devotees who participate in Kanwar Yatra get the blessings of Lord Shiva. Among all these types of Kanwar Yatras, Dandi Kanwar is considered to be the most difficult.

This year the month of Sawan is starting from 30th July. Kanwar Yatra also starts from this day. In this journey, lakhs of people reach Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, fill the water of river Ganga in a Kalash and return to their state on the day of Shivratri and go to the Shivalaya and perform Jalabhishek. According to belief, a Kalash filled with water is called Kanwar. Like every year, this year too a large number of devotees are excited to participate in the Kanwar Yatra. Now the question arises that what are the rules of different types of Kanwar Yatras?

the most difficult kanwar yatra

Dandi Kanwar – According to religious experts, this Kanwar Yatra is considered the most difficult. In this, Shiva devotees complete the entire journey while paying obeisance. In this process, the devotees move forward lying on the ground equal to their entire height. Sometimes it takes up to a month to complete such a journey.

Dak Kanwar – In this type of Kanwar Yatra, devotees walk continuously without stopping. That is, before performing Jalabhishek on Shivalinga, one does not rest anywhere during the journey. This journey has to be completed within 24 hours. For this, special arrangements are made in the temples and a separate path is also left for the Dak Kanwadis, so that they can perform Jalabhishek without stopping.

Khadi Kanwar – Devotees undertaking this type of journey are accompanied by one or more companions. While one Kanwadiya rests, another devotee carries the pot of water on his shoulder. The most important rule of this journey is that the water urn should always remain on the shoulder during the journey.

General Kanwar – This Yatra is considered less difficult than other types of Kanwar Yatras. In this, devotees can stay in pandals for rest, rest and also have food during the journey. Rules of Kanwar Yatra

1.Take a resolution before starting the Kanwar Yatra.
2. Avoid consumption of meat, liquor, garlic, onion and liquor during the journey.
3. Resting during the journey is not prohibited, keeping an urn of water under a tree is considered prohibited.
4. No Shiva devotee should keep Kanwar i.e. a pot of water on his head.